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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,097.96 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,097.96 and 527.04 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,097.96 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,097.96 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,097.96 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 578,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,666.20/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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